Hemadpant offers profound guidance in Chapter 50 for a reader grappling with such feelings. He urges the reader to look beyond the literal content and perceive the underlying spiritual essence. He uses the analogy of finding a pearl in a shell; one should not discard the valuable pearl because of the humble origin of the shell. Similarly, a reader should not get distracted by what might seem like missing information, as their 'own welfare' is at stake. The true goal is cultivating devotion. Hemadpant stresses the importance of non-duality, advising that 'the subject of reading, the act of reading, and the reader—see them as one state.' By holding this perspective and perceiving Sai in their heart, the reader finds the true 'fruitfulness in that hearing,' which is the awakening of unwavering devotion to Sai.
What guidance does Hemadpant give for a reader who feels the book is incomplete because their personal favorite saint isn't mentioned?
📖 Chapter 50